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The next time winter rears its ugly head be ready with our fantastic Adult Snow Day game plan. Also this week we've got the story on "The Roommate" at Portland Stage, a Bar Guide review of Emilitsa, a Face the Music preview of a local Dolores O'Riordan tribute show, the debut of our new beer column Tap Lines, concert previews and so much more. Have at it!

Because we Mainers are constantly surrounded by all the awesomeness our state has to offer it's easy to forget about some of the fun, cool, touristy things that get visitors jazzed about a stay here. Many of those things have to do with the beauty of Casco Bay. But looking out at the water from a dock along Portland's Commercial Street doesn't really cut it. Boarding an authentic wooden schooner does. Read on

Portland Paddle offers kayak and paddleboard lessons, tours, and rentals to locals and visitors (East Enders get a discount!), giving the folks who live on the peninsula a long-overdue opportunity to push off from the beach and paddle around in their own backyard. A few weeks ago, on an overcast morning that hinted of rain (much like most of our days lately), I took a tour. Even better, I took pictures:
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Portland Paddle aims to change that. The company, run by Quigley and co-owner Zack Anchors, will offer kayak and paddleboard tours, rentals, and lessons from their "mobile unit" at East End Beach. No doubt visitors from away will appreciate the chance to get up close and personal with Portland's waters. But Portland Paddle also hopes to give locals the opportunity to experience their own watery backyard - maybe for the first time. Read on